J-10C recently entered active service in PLAAF this week, second production facilities have started and its expected to be building 60 J-10C annually.
Powered with Thrust Vectoring (TVC) Engine, 1100T/r modules AESA Radar, Semi Stealth features including stealthier frontal signature.
One of the upgrades on J-10C is a data link antenna for the mid-course update of PL-15 VLRAAM.
The premise: a ramjet engine that can turn already deadly missiles into weapons that have greater range, maneuverability, and speed powers PL-15 VLRAAM.